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F38 MNC

1989 Peugeot 205

Red Petrol 954cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

163,289 mi
Last recorded163,289 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2007
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 205105,920 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF38 MNC
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine954cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 22 Oct 2007 163,289 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Oct 2006 162,581 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2006 162,581 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

front number plate cracked

nearside track rod end rubber leaking no excess play seems well lubricated

How Reliable is the Peugeot 205?

Based on 591,894 MOT tests across 102,651 vehicles.

63.9%
Pass Rate
3,166
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
102,651
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 43,839
constant velocity joint gaiter split 30,509
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 29,342
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28,791
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 21,794
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F38 MNC is a 1989 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 954cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 1989 Peugeot 205 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.5% with a typical mileage of 105,920 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Peugeot 205 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 43,839 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F38 MNC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Peugeot 205 typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 37 years old, this Peugeot 205 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F38 MNC registered?

F38 MNC is a 1989 Peugeot 205, first registered on 9 May 1989.

Is F38 MNC safe to buy?

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